Best Practices for Traveling Abroad

It has become common practice to bring electronic devices on trips abroad to keep in contact with family, work and friends. However, even devices that are up to date with security software are still vulnerable to the hazards of traveling. Here are some guidelines to follow to take extra precautions to protect yourself and your information.

Before you go:

Only bring what you really need. This applies to information stored on devices, devices themselves, and other personal objects like ID cards and credit cards.

Make sure your laptop and devices are encrypted, but be aware that it is possible that data may be decrypted.

Make sure you are not traveling with hardware or software that is subject to export controls.